[784caroline]

It is my understanding that closing costs, in many cases, are included in the price of the house . It is almost impossible to tell if someone who bought a Lantana for $320 if that is a better deal than if someone bought for $300 or $340.......without looking at what is included (upgrades, extensions etc) in the house itself. NOw I have heard the biggest markdown on "Premium" lots especially the super premium golf lots down from a $180K premium to $120K but the basic price of the house has stayed the same...was closing marked up into the price of the House ...few people can probably tell.

I think you are dealing with a great marketing machine where TV wants you to believe you are getting something for nothing but in fact you pay it through hidden costs..with the exception of Lot premiums which they really donot tell you about uintil you sign the papers or specifically ask about it.